While the world watched other conflicts, Thailand and Cambodia went to war in July 2025.

In just days, over 200,000 civilians were displaced, temples were bombed, soap operas were banned, and accusations of chemical weapons and war crimes were thrown around.

Yet coverage in the West was almost nonexistent.

In this episode of Bro History, we break down how an ancient temple, nationalist politics, and decades-old colonial borders triggered a five-day modern war — complete with fighter jets, landmines, propaganda battles, and a fragile ceasefire that solved nothing.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Two Governments, One Border Clash

01:41 Thailand vs. Cambodia: The Forgotten War

09:00 The Emerald Triangle Ignites

12:00 Ancient Temple, Modern Dispute

18:00 2008–2011: The Prequel War

26:00 Leaked Calls & Political Chaos

33:00 July 24: War Breaks Out

41:00 Propaganda, Fog of War, and War Crimes

52:00 Trump the “Peacemaker” & Ceasefire Talks

59:00 Why This Conflict Isn’t Over

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